Welcome to Seathwaite

Seathwaite is a small village located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is situated at the head of the Borrowdale valley and is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. The village is known for its beautiful walks and hikes, including the popular ascent of Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. Seathwaite is also home to a number of farms and small businesses, including a tea room and a campsite.

One of the main attractions of Seathwaite is its natural beauty. The village is surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in the Lake District, with mountains, waterfalls, and rivers all within easy reach. The Borrowdale valley is particularly popular with walkers and hikers, with a number of well-marked trails leading up into the hills. The village itself is also very picturesque, with traditional stone buildings and a small church.

Despite its small size, Seathwaite has a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of families who have lived in the area for generations, and there is a real sense of pride in the local area. The village hall is a hub of activity, with regular events and activities for residents and visitors alike. Overall, Seathwaite is a charming and welcoming village that offers a true taste of rural life in the Lake District.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 4°C

Feels Like: 0.9°C

Wind: 7.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
John Ruskin School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Blackburn	Lake Road Coniston Cumbria LA21 8EW 01539441306 School Website
Coniston C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Danielle Fitzsimons	Shepherd's Bridge Coniston Cumbria LA21 8AL 01539441302 School Website
Broughton C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anthony Costa	Kepplewray Broughton In Furness Cumbria LA20 6BJ 01229716206 School Website
St Begas C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Stellmacher	Longrigg Lane Eskdale Holmrook Cumbria CA19 1TW 01946723259 School Website
Thwaites School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jordan Emms	Hallthwaites Millom Cumbria LA18 5HP 01229772554 School Website
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carol Sharp	Main Street Hawkshead Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0NT 01539436354 School Website
Waberthwaite C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Cummings	Waberthwaite Millom Cumbria LA19 5YJ 01229717664 School Website
Langdale C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Underwood	Chapel Stile Great Langdale Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9JE 01539437204 School Website
Burlington C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Powell	School Road Kirkby In Furness Cumbria LA17 7UH 01229889210 School Website
Captain Shaws C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Terentius Jackson	Main Street Bootle Millom Cumbria LA19 5TG 01229718279 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Foxfield Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX 6.61 Miles

Green Road [Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR 6.68 Miles

Kirkby-In-Furness Marsh Side, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UB 8.75 Miles

Ravenglass For Eskdale Station Hill, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW 8.94 Miles

Bootle Church Lane, Bootle, Cumbria, LA19 5TA 9.34 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi 015394 36946 Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT 7.75 Miles
Lakes Camper Hire 015395 30763 Devonshire Barn, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BJ 10.01 Miles
Grasmere Taxi Services 015394 35506 2 Benfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RD 10.18 Miles
Petes Taxi's 01229 774995 32 Festival Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AN 10.35 Miles
Kevin's Taxis 015394 32371 Croftlands/Knott St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EB 10.39 Miles
M And V Cars 01229 773085 96 Albert St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AD 10.48 Miles
Blueworks Private Hire 015395 31995 Foxwood Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8PX 10.52 Miles
Sals Cars 01229 776367 50 King St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4EF 10.56 Miles
D And G Private Hire 01229 777399 11 Hope St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JW 10.58 Miles
Ambleside Taxis 015394 33842 16 Kirkfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HA 10.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Seathwaite Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunnerdale Bridge Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ulpha General Store Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bank End Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broughton Mills Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church House Torver Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodland Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Lane D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolpack Boot D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beckstones Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Ghyll Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spires Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Adams Bridge Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Railway Station Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boot D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wraysdale House Surgery 01539 441205	Wraysdale House Coniston Cumbria LA21 8ER
Dr Nl Hall & Dr La Wilson	Broughton Surgery C/O The Victory Hall Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HN
The Surgery	Foxfield Road Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6EZ
Hawkshead Surgery	Bragg Field Hawkshead Ambleside LA22 0QW
Duddon Valley Medical Practice 01229 889247	Kirkby Surgery Askew Gate Kirkby-In-Furness Cumbria LA17 7TE

Local Stores

Coniston
Yewdale Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8DU
01539 441247
Store Website
4.64 miles

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SPAR Coniston
Hills of Lakeland
Broughton Road
Coniston
LA21 8EN
01539441689
Store Website
4.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View Church Street Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HJ 01229 716230 brownemckinney@aol.com 5.43 miles
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Tynedale Farm Services (Farm Gate Vets)
Unit 1A Crakeside Business Park Greenodd Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7RT 015315 67899 vet@farmgatevets.com Website 9.88 miles

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Oakhill Veterinary Group
1 Church Street Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0BU 01539 432631 10.50 miles

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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JZ 01229 716230 10.72 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EQ 01539 488555 vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk Website 11.28 miles
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Church Walk Veterinary Centre - Ulverston
St Mary'S Place Church Walk Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7EN 01229 583675 reception@churchwalkvets.co.uk Website 11.45 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Coniston (Coppermines Valley)
This Walk, Starting From The Village Of Coniston, Takes You Up Into The Spectacular Coppermines Valley And Takes In The Copper Heart Stone And Working Waterwheel. LA21 8EH 4.77 miles Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.

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Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 6.80 miles

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Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn. LA22 0PP 6.89 miles From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.

Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes. LA22 9JU 7.51 miles From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 Miles.

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Elterwater
Elterwater Is A Lovely, Small Village With Fantastic Scenery. This Walk Partly Runs Alongside The River Brathay And Is Surrounded By Woodland And Views Of The Hills As You Reach The Top Of The Valley. LA22 9HU 8.15 miles From Ambleside, Take The A593 To Clappersgate And Then Follow The Signs For Elterwater On The B5343. Once You Reach The Village, Turn Left Just Before The Britannia Inn And Reach The National Trust Car Park.

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Windermere
Windermere Lake Is 10.5 Miles Long, One Mile Wide And 220 Feet Deep, Making It The Largest Natural Lake In England. It Is Surrounded By Mountain Peaks And Villages, Including Bowness-On-Windermere. LA22 0LR 9.87 miles Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.

Weather Forecast

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